Leipzig
Why Leipzig is a good example of a sustainable destination ?
A - Leipzig demonstrates sustainable destination management :
- A1. Sustainable destination strategy : development of an integrated city plan named “Leipzig 2030” to meet the sustainable development goals set up by the United Nations for 2030 and to make sustainability a reality for Leipzig’s local residents and visitors.
- A2. Destination management organization : Leipzig has an efficient organization efficient organization responsible for a coordinated approach to sustainable tourism
- A7. Planning regulation : sophisticated tourism master plan to structure the supply side of tourism and to overview and foster the tourism development of the city, while offsetting its negative impacts
- A8. Access for all : Leipzig offers a wide range of activities as well as accommodation accessible for all. . Sophisticated tourism master plan and city are fostering the development of accessible tourism and investments in accessible infrastructures thanks to a programme from the ministry of social affairs.
- A14. Promotion : Promotion is accurate with regard to the destination and its products, services, and sustainability claims. The promotional messages treat local communities and tourists authentically and respectfully
B - Leipzig maximizes economic benefits to the host community and minimizes negative impacts :
- B2. Local career opportunities : accommodation providers committed to the well being of its worker through training opportunities
- B9. Supporting local entrepreneurs and fair trade : development and promotion of fair trade products
C - Leipzig maximizes benefits to communities, visitors, culture; minimizes negative impacts :
- C4. Cultural heritage protection : sophisticated tourism master plan promoting and protecting local culture thanks to partnership established at the regional level
D - Leipzig maximizes benefits to the environment and minimize negative impacts :
- D2. Protection of sensitive environment : The destination The destination has a system to monitor the environmental impact of tourism, conserve habitats, species, and ecosystems, and prevent the introduction of invasive species
- D12. Low impact transportation : promotion of soft mobility for tourism and local residents